Dont Spring Any New Surprises

The rate of inflation is slowing and consumer confidence is beginning to recover. The government must not, however, be tempted to introduce new policies.

April 11, 2006

AT long last, it certainly does seem that there is some good news for a change. Increases in the price of goods and services, which have been literally soaring during the last few months, have started to slow down. According to a report from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the rate of inflation in March was only 0.03 percent.

This is the lowest monthly inflation rate in March compared to the two previous years in a row: 1.91 percent in 200

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